Part 2 Chapter 86 Summary

Pi saw a ship coming toward them. This only happened once during his ordeal. Pi called out to Richard Parker. Pi thought that, finally, his mother, father and brother have come to rescue him. At almost the last minute, Pi realized that the ship was not coming for him but bearing down on his little lifeboat. The ship passed, never noticing the castaways in its wake. Pi and Richard Parker watched longingly as the ship became a speck on the horizon. Pi cried out to the tiger that he loved him and could not make it without him. He also promised the tiger that he will deliver him to land.

Part 2 Chapter 86 Analysis

Pi's hopes of rescue are renewed with the passing ship. Pi still thinks of his missing family. The ship passes, as do Pi's hopes. Pi makes it apparent...